Nextern · 21 hours ago
Principal Process Development Engineer
Maple Grove, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expNextern is a company focused on medical device development, and they are seeking a Principal Process Development Engineer to support engineering efforts in the design and production transfer of medical devices. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and clients, overseeing vendor processes, and leading project management efforts to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
Health CareManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Identify technologies that meet the manufacturing needs of new product development programs
Define design criteria and author associated documentation including User Requirements Specifications and Equipment Specifications for highly automated equipment
Oversee vendor design and fabrication of automated manufacturing equipment
Lead the definition and execution of the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Installation Qualification (IQ) and process characterization
Represent the organization as a primary technical contact for specific projects and initiatives with vendors; communicates with internal and external customers and suppliers at various levels
Lead efforts for production release of finished goods and components. This includes BOM's/routings and other ERP required information
Develop solutions to complex problems, and/or makes moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or product independently to enhance performance of the area
Manage major/complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times acting as a team leader
Make use of appropriate quality tools, such as DOE, SPC, hypothesis testing, and capability studies; to measure, monitor, improve and control the mfg line and select processes
Identify process improvement opportunities and provide technical solutions via analysis and hands-on interaction with designated processes
Utilize project mgmt skills to drive process development, vendor adherence to program schedules, and validation projects to completion; on time and on budget
Create written documents, test plans and reports that demonstrate technical rationale for associated decisions(s) (e.g. qualifications, risk assessments, and work instructions)
Work with product development engineering to drive back lessons learned as new products are being developed
Provide training and certification for trainers as required
Lead efforts to investigate and develop new technology related to combination products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience, preferable in the medical device field
Design and manufacturing knowledge of plastics (extrusions, injection molding and/or precision parts), stamping, casting and/or sheet metal fabrication and/or: Experience in the design and development of interventional catheters
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with, support and direct mechanical design, review CAD models, part drawings and BOMs for accuracy and manufacturability
Experience directing small to medium size projects
Ability to work with electronic document and project management systems to track work product, deliverables and progress
Demonstrated ability to provide complete and accurate work product; material selection, designs, drawings and other documents that accurately reflect product requirements and transition smoothly into production
Strong work ethic and professional commitment
The desire to both innovate and serve internal and external customers by meeting and exceeding project deliverables and timelines
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, or procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Should have knowledge of: SolidWorks, Office Suite
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering is a plus
Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method
Benefits
Employer subsidized health insurance for employees
Employer paid dental insurance
Employer HSA contribution
401k plan with a company match
9 paid holidays (including your birthday!) + PTO and Personal days
Gym membership subsidy
Employee Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and AD&D Life Insurance
Company
Nextern
Nextern is a collaborative medical device company with innovators, clinicians, and device partners.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Hastings
Chief Executive Officer
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Rich Farrell
Executive Chairman
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